Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen vs Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Franchise Comparison

Using the family recipe for hand-tossed dough, the sauce made from fresh-crushed California tomatoes, and imported Italian cheese blends, Anthony became the sole owner and chef of his first restaurant Russo’s Pizza in the early 80’s. "It was 800 square feet. I had a pizza oven, a dough mixer and two tables. That's it. I could only sit eight people.” A few years later, he created Anthony’s Pizzeria, located in Clear Lake, Texas, and soon moved to Houston.

For almost a decade, Anthony refined his menu using classic Italian family recipes and zeroed in on the perfect New York-style pizza. In 1992, Russo’s New York Pizzeria opened in downtown Houston, Texas and proved to be a success.

 

Russo's Restaurants is a national and international franchisor of the fast casual and casual dining brands Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen. Based in Houston, Russo's Restaurants are composed of a mix of corporate and franchised locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida and Hawaii. Russo's has entered international markets as well, with locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. There are an additional 20-plus units in development both in the United States and internationally. Chef Anthony Russo has created his concepts from years of applying his unique, family recipes featuring New York-style pizza along with a broad variety of handcrafted pasta creations, calzones, salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts, reflecting his commitment to his New York roots where food and family come first.

There's a good reason why both customers and entrepreneurs are so fired up about Brixx Wood Fired Pizza. The key to Brixx Wood Fired Pizza's success is pizza, pastas, sandwiches and salads with fresh, healthy ingredients and distinctive flavors. And, owners benefit from a manageable menu, cross-use of ingredients, streamlined operations and a business designed to provide a better lifestyle. The first Brixx Wood Fired Pizza opened in 1998 in Charlotte, NC's historic Dilworth neighborhood. In the years since, the philosophy of casual dining without hassle has made dough. Lots of dough. Now Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is offering you a chance to get a slice of the success. For more information on franchise opportunities, e-mail [email protected].

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Brixx Wood Fired Pizza restaurant is $793,998 to $1,258,198. This includes from $40,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. Entering into an area development agreement will grant you the right to develop all Brixx franchises within a defined area.

The total initial investment necessary to purchase an Area Development Agreement for 3 units with the cost of opening the initial unit ranges from $833,998 to $1,298,198, which includes $80,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. Additionally, for each additional unit, you will incur the expense associated with the additional unit.